The Event

The Event (2003)

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Manhattan prosecutor Nick is charged with looking into the untimely death of city resident Matt, a musician who had AIDS. As she questions Matt's loyal family members — mother Lila and sister Dana — she comes to learn that his closest pal, health-care worker Brian, is an ardent believer in assisted suicide and that he threw Matt a big party before his death. This presents a dilemma for the humane but dutiful Nick.

Date of release
2003-01-19
TMDB
5.8 / 10 (17)
Runtime
1h 54m
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Director
Thom Fitzgerald

Casting

Interesting facts

  • Filmed in: Nova Scotia

The Event is a 2003 drama film directed by Thom Fitzgerald. Matt Shapiro, a cellist with AIDS, has died in Manhattan after a party, and his partner Brian is suspected of having assisted suicides of Matt and other AIDS patients. Assistant District Attorney Nick DeVivo interviews Matt's friends and family who attended to piece together a portrait of the final two years of Matt's life, which are told in flashbacks.

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